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I wonder if the PWHL has explored the possibility of trademarking "First" ... 
2024-25 PWHL Thread
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Natalie Darwitz is out as GM for MN in shocking news. Very odd and timing couldn’t be worse with the draft in 3 days and in MN.
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KMSP-TV Fox 9 report ... Natalie Darwitz out as PWHL Minnesota GM 9 days after Walter Cup title
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League-level ownership (and probably their "Advisors") were emboldened by an unexpectedly successful Season #1, so they are busy reshaping the organization to reach a higher bar & focus on revised goals for Season #2.
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When you control the narrative via your media partners, it's a lot easier to convince your fans that your
don't stink.
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The PWHL off-season is for early retirement decisions ... The Rink Live: Former Maverick Brittyn Fleming announces retirement from PWHL Minnesota
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In-fighting does NOT shine a favorable light on this start-up league. And it's a story that Mr. Kennedy must've been wetting himself over prior to publication. Shame on all parties.
The league running all 6 franchises... that will have to change will it not?
How much autonomy does a GM have? Darwitz also has no chance of being hired within the league in it's current state.. Did Darwitz color outside the lines with some of her moves?
How much autonomy does a GM have? Darwitz also has no chance of being hired within the league in it's current state.. Did Darwitz color outside the lines with some of her moves?
It will have to if it is to be taken seriously in the future... but Walter will definitely make sure the price tags are high to make as they are currently spending a small fortune on broadcast production. However I doubt it will happen for another while as some elements would not like losing control of the situation...
I would says GMs autonomy is similar to anywhere else, except they have to contend more for power due to said elements. At the end of the day, it's about running a team. But it seems in her case, she was also doing equipment manager stuff as well. I don't think her successor will do that.
From The Athletic
She was offered to take on a job within league operations as an alternative but can't blame her for not going for it. This league is amazing on the sporting side but behind the scenes is one vipers' nest.
I would says GMs autonomy is similar to anywhere else, except they have to contend more for power due to said elements. At the end of the day, it's about running a team. But it seems in her case, she was also doing equipment manager stuff as well. I don't think her successor will do that.
From The Athletic
She was offered to take on a job within league operations as an alternative but can't blame her for not going for it. This league is amazing on the sporting side but behind the scenes is one vipers' nest.
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How many drafted players and free agents are going to look at this drama & balk at signing with Minny? The team could end up having an even more polarized locker room, with Coyne Schofield & Klee recruiting through the summer from a small pool of talent that have personal reasons to sympathize with them while existing players on contract remain split (presuming there are some others who did not support Darwitz) and look for ways out (trade or retire or some other means allowed by the CBA). Meanwhile Ottawa & New York have gotta be figuring one of them has a new lease on life for the 2024-25 post-season race, unless the League changes course & starts expanding now.
The PWHL is dragging their FIRST Silly Season into a murky pond of contaminated rink water. Hold your breaths.
The PWHL is dragging their FIRST Silly Season into a murky pond of contaminated rink water. Hold your breaths.
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A perspective piece on the PWHL's accomplishments & future challenges from StarTribune (written prior to the GM drama in St. Paul) ... First PWHL season enters the books as an even bigger success than anyone expected
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There is a chance Klee takes both I suppose.
Not sure who that will leave to pack and unpack gear. Been there as a GM but in Junior leagues.. This is supposed to be pro sports.
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If Klee takes the GM position in Minny, that will be one more member of the P-dub "In Crowd" identified.
